Yogyakarta Airport: Things You Should Know

So are you coming to Yogyakarta soon? Are you wondering what Yogyakarta airport looks like? Do you want to know how to get to Jogjakarta city center (from Yogyakarta international airport) without having to worry about scams? Some of these things and more might crossed your mind. Worry not my friend. Adisucipto International Airport or Yogyakarta Airport is one of the friendliest airports I have visited in Indonesia.

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I’ll share with you 10 facts, slash tips regarding Jogja airport that you should know. I hope it gives you more confidence to travel to Yogyakarta. If you need any help getting into the city or arranging a car for your trip I can also help you arrange that.

More on that later, let’s start!

1. The AITA code for Yogyakarta airport is JOG. The Jogja airport is located in the eastern part of the town and approximately 6 km away from the city center. I think this is the official site of the airport, but too bad most of this information is only available in Bahasa Indonesia. It is quite ok to check departure and arrival information though.

2. Yogyakarta airport is one of the best airports for transfer that I’ve experienced in Indonesia. Yes! No hassle at all. You’ll get a bunch of middle aged guys that try to offer you airport transfer services, but they are (mostly) just so polite. No pushing, no nagging, no hassle. If you say “no”, they’ll understand.

3. Yes, there are ATM machines at the airport. There are at least 3 or 4 ATM machines. The ATM machines are located on the right side of arrival gate. There are also money changers, but I wouldn’t recommend using them as the exchange rate is never that good.

4. The taxi counter rate is ok. They are usually 30% more expensive than a regular taxi with a meter. For example: If you are going to Prawirotaman area, a normal taxi with a meter will cost you around Rp 60,000. A taxi from the taxi counter will charge you around Rp 85,000. So it is only more expensive for Rp 25,000, which is 2 USD. I always pick up a taxi from the right of the exit from the national departures.

If you are looking for a taxi with meter then you can walk a tiny bit to the departure area and get a taxi from there. Or you can walk outside the airport (either pass through the tunnel or cross the railway) and get a taxi with a meter on the main road.

5. You can get a Damri bus to Borobudur easily! Yes, straight from Yogyakarta airport to Borobudur! The Damri bus can also take you to other several places like: Magelang (Wisata Hotel, Tidar), Wonosari (Gunung Kidul area), Kebumen, Temanggung and Wonosobo (if you are heading to Dieng). Their departure schedule is every hour!

The schedule starts at 7 am from Yogya airport. As I know, from the Airport to Bodobudur costs Rp 75,000 per person. It needs a minimum of two passengers to depart. So if, unfortunately, you are by yourself, either wait another hour or just pay for two people and they’ll depart! Check out the image below for prices and departure details.

6. On a very tight budget? Use Trans Jogja. You can get almost everywhere in Jogja with only Rp 3,600. If your hotel is in Malioboro area, then get the 1A bus route and later stop at “Garuda” shelter or just notify the bus assistant that you want to go to Malioboro. What if your hotel is in Prawirotaman area? Easy! Get the 3B bus route.

7. You can go straight from the airport to Prambanan temple, from the airport, with Trans Jogja. The journey is less than 30 mins away from the airport! In fact, this is the cheapest way to get there. You can find the Trans Jogja shelter near the car parking lot. You can easily reach this by going through the tunnel. To get to the tunnel, leave the arrival gate, then after the Information center, and before Dunkin Donuts (on your right side), turn left. That bit going down, that’s the tunnel.

8. Yogyakarta Airport is the third busiest airport in Java (after Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta and Juanda International Airport (SUB) in Surabaya). The airport is so busy because Yogyakarta is one of the most visited cities in Indonesia.

9. Though it is the third busiest airport in Java, but the airport is pretty small and sometimes can be really hectic at departure. Yes, do come a bit early for departure because sometimes the queuing for baggage drop is ridiculous.

10. Traffic in Yogyakarta can sometimes be pretty bad! You can get a train from the airport (Maguwo train station) to Tugu/Yogyakarta station (Malioboro area). You need to get Prameks train and it costs you Rp 8,000. You can even go to several places as well (Solo, Klaten, even Madiun). Check out the image below for more details of train schedule from the airport!

I hope that these 10 facts will help you prepare for your flight into Yogyakarta Airport. For more information about Yogyakarta and things to do around the city visit this page.

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What I find odd is that JOG is the third international airport in Indonesia. But it is not one of the airport where you can enter the country without have to buy a visa.
Now I still have to buy a VOA if I enter the country in JOG.

I have two questions. Firstly, where can I store luggage? Is there a left-luggage service at Yogya airport? I get the impression there isn’t. I read somewhere that one of Yogya’s train stations has one, but I don’t know which station. Do you know?

Secondly, if I wanted to hire a car and driver from Yogya to go to Borobudur area, where would I do that from and how much would it cost? What if I then wanted to go the following day to Surakarta, would the driver wait around or would there be another in the Borobudur area I could book for that journey? I’m wanting to go through the pass, rather than via Yogya.

Hi Darren,
You can take the Damri bus. I already wrote about it in the article. 🙂 Borobudur temple is open daily 6am – 5pm.
To go back from Borobudur temple back to Yogyakarta city is by ordering a taxi/renting a car. For a cheaper option, you can take a regular bus (from Borobudur area) to Jombor terminal and continue with Trans Jogja to the airport. Borobudur – Yogyakarta city center is around 2 hours.

Hi Sim,
No, you can’t take train from the airport to Bodobudur. You can take shuttle (minibus) from the airport to Borobudur.
I am not too sure, but I think you’ll get the view when you take train from Yogyakarta to Solo.

Hi Firsta,
I’m Zar and me and my family will be visiting Bali in end of February and beginning of March,my wife really won to see Borobudur temple and i will try to make her happy but our kids(9,7 years old) will be with us,did you think that is save for us to go in Yogyakarta and take a Damri bus from the airport to Borobudur and go back,did you have some tips for us?And what is the weather in Borobudur in march?Thank you

Hi Zar,
Yes it is completely save to take the Damri bus from Airport to Borobudur.
I would like to suggest to rent a private car since you are a group of 4. I’ll send you the details of it through email 🙂
Weather in March perhaps still in rainy season (almost the end of the rainy season).

I’m planning for a holiday at Yogjakarta, could you assist me in the some details as follows:-
We will be six in a group so is it better to have a rent car together with the driver? What is the price about?
Planning for historic sites visits, can you advice me a better itinerary, should I start with Prambanan or go ahead from airport to Borobudur?
Any suggestion on the hotel part?

Hi Firsta,
I’m Leevan and we 3 people are going to Jogja on Feb 9, which is next Tuesday! Since we arrive around 12pm, we’d like to go straight to Prambanam first and then head to Borobudur (we stay in Manohara). So, can you give us some information about the driver that will take us on this half day trip, i.e. airport-Prambanam-Borobudur?

can you tell me please if I can rent a car and drive it myself, from the airport, for a day or two. How much will cost? I am on a low budget. I will travel with my wife and our sun of 2 years and half old. We will visit Borobodur and Prambanan.

Thank you for stopping by. Unfortunately, I am not offering a self-drive car rental (and I don’t have any recommendations).
I’ll email you with my rate on the private car rental (with the driver). Feel free to reply me on email if you are interested in booking.

I am not sure kids should pay or not. Should check it out once you arrive at the airport (to the Damri counter). I hope you have a great day.

I’m a solo traveler going to Yogyakarta in July. Is Damri bus safe for lady single backpacker going to Borobudur? Or is it better to take a private car instead? Please send me the quotation, i’ll be staying @ Manohara Hotel.

Hi Lenie. The Damri bus is safe for a backpacker, but I would recommend either joining a shared tour or hiring a private car with a driver as these options are more convenient. Will email you a quotation 🙂

Hi Frista
Thank you very much for such useful information.
I will be arriving Jogjakarta at 11.15 Am for a day and have around 7 hours. can you please help me to find a budget taxi/ suitable transport to Keraton, Borobundur, Prambanan, Taman sari and drop me back at the airport. I am travelling alone.
Ashwani

Hello…We will go to Borobudur and stay at Manohara hotel for a sunrise tour. Checking out from the hotel around noon on the April 5th, 2016. Just wondering whether it is possible to go for Dieng Plateau afterwards (to visit the complex of Pandawa temple, Sikidang crater, colour Lake) and stay overnight there or return to Yogyakarta. We actually have no plan yet. Is it closer to go to Dieng from Borobudur? Or should we go to Yogyakarta to explore the city and go back to Dieng later on another day? Any suggestions or recommendations ? Thank you.

Hi Grid. It is possible to go to Dieng after sunrise at Manohara. I’d recommend staying overnight in Dieng as the highlight of Dieng is sunrise. One issue with Dieng is that there are not very many good hotels in the area. Hope my feedback helps. Hope you enjoy your time in Yogya 🙂

Hi Firsta,
I am going to be in Bali for 6 days in the month of May along with my husband and adult daughter. We are planning a one day trip to Yogyakarta to visit Borobudur and Prambanan. I plan to book a hotel near Airport for one night. After arriving early morning at Airport, we plan to take Damri bus to Borobudur and see the monument before it gets too hot. Can we come back to airport by Damri bus and then take a Trans Jogja to visit Prambanan and same way back. Is it feasible to do it all by public transport and cover it within a day? Your reply will be highly appreciated.
Thanks and regards
Dnyaneshwari

Hi Dnyaneshwari,
I never tried the Damri bus from Airport to Borobudur temple. So I am not sure how long it takes. If you are travelling with your husband and daughter, which means 3 people, I strongly suggested just rent a private car rental. It will be a bit expensive, but less hassle.
I’ll email you the car rental details.

Hi Firsta,
I am going to Yogyakarta to visit Borobudur, dieng and Prambanan. I will be arrive at 13.30pm. i plan to go prambanan by train then going back to airport by train on the next day to take the Damri bus to Borobudur and see the monument and stay at mahanora for a night. is this arrangement good for me? is there any recommandation transportation from borobudur to dieng? i am a lonely female backpacker? may Your reply will be my informatic tips for my travelling. i will travel from 27april to 2may

Hi Louise,
I don’t think you can take a train from the Airport to Prambanan. You can take the Trans Jogja bus instead.
I don’t really know a public transport from Borobudur to Dieng, but I am sure there are buses that serve the route. All the best for your travel. 🙂

Hi Firsta,
I am traveling with my husband to Yogyakarta from 23-25 April. We plan to visit Borobudur, Prambanan, n some other place of interest( if time permit). We want to stay at borobudor in order to see sun rise n sun set.
We will arrive 23 April around noon n leave yogya on 25 April. Do u have any good driver/ guide to recommend ?
Thanks !

There will be four of us arriving mid day may 4. Will be staying first night at manohara for sunrise package. How much if you arrange car and driver from airport to Borobudur.? English speaking preferred. Have not decided whether to go straight to hotel but definitely want to have a delicious local lunch before going to hotel? Will your driver know good place to go.? Will be staying 3 nights 4 days for Jogjakarta trip so if driver good will be happy to engage for subsequent days

Thank you so much for your wonderful and informative website! We’re a Belgian family, soon travelling to Indonesia for the first time. We’ll fly from Jakarta to Yogjakarta, then catch a Damri bus (as you suggested) to Borobudur town, spend the night there and visit the temple the next days. After a few mored days in the Yogja area, we’ll want to go to Banyuwangi. My question: is it possible to leave Borobudur or Yogjakarta in the morning and arrive in Banyuwangi in the evening (without flying again). We’re travelling on a budget but also want to keep it reasonably comfortable, as we travel with two teenagers. Or should I include a stop between Yogjakarta and Banyuwangi? Please give us some advice!

Hi Bart. While it’s possible to take a bus from the airport to Borobudur I’d actually recommend staying in Yogya and joining a shared tour to Borobudur. You can find some information about the shared tour to Borobudur and Prambanan here. The reason I recommend this option is that Yogyakarta is a nicer city to stay in and there are more things that you can see and do here.

In regards to your question, there is no way to get to Banyuwangi in one day from Yogyakarta without flying (the only options are overnight or until late at night). If you want comfort on a budget I’d recommend a train (it’s a lot more relaxing and nerve wracking than a bus). You can find info about train tickets here. Hope that helps 🙂

Would you have contact of a good driver and a car that my friend and i could rent for 2 or 3 days please. We will be arriving on 1st day of Raya, 6 July till 10 July. Would you think many places would be closed for the celebration please OR many touristy places are packed (by local as well) because it is holiday period?

Hi Firsta,
Your post is very helpful. I (2 person) will be in Jogja in August and I would like to visit Prambanan temple on the first day after arrival on morning flight. Do you think it’s better to take meter taxi or by Trans Jog? What is the cost like?
We have luggage to carry. How about coming back to city, which transport should I use? Please give some advice.
Thanks a lot. 🙂

Hi Lin, if you arrive in the morning and carry a big luggage, I think it is better to do hotel check in first and head to Prambanan temple in the afternoon. Most people need 3 hours to explore the temple and the temple close at 5:30 pm.
Trans Jogja should be ok to go to / back from Prambanan (to the city). All the best for your travels!

1) I’d assume it will be around Rp 60,000 – Rp 80,000 for a taxi. There is a fixed rate taxi service to the right of the domestic departure terminal.
2) I’m afraid I can’t help you. I’m sure your hotel can make a suitable recommendation.

I have a few questions :
1. If I want to arrange for a car & driver for 28 Jul – 30 Jul, what will the cost be? There are only 2 of us.
2. Which beaches do you recommend to visit in Gunungkidul. We will probably just go for a swim and hang around at the beach & maybe have dinner by the beach before heading back to Yogyakarta
3. How much will an airport transfer be?

We are looking forward to visting the Jomblang Caves while we are in Yogyakarta. However, we are on a very tight schedule and have 2 options:
Option1: We’ll reach Yogyakarta at 7:30 am. Is it possible to go for the tour after reaching Yogyakarta at 8:30 am ( as checkout might take another 45-60 mins)?
Option 2: Our flight from Yogyakarta to Kuala Lumpur is at 5pm. Being an international flight we’ll have to reach at least 3 hrs before the flight time which is 2pm.

Which of these options are even possible? We need some recommendations regarding the same. What would be the cost for the Jomblang caves tour?

i am traveling to yog on 18 – 22 of Aug alone. i will be arriving at 1120am. 18 AUG, and will be staying at Manohara Hotel. I am thinking should i visit Temple Prambanan Temple before heading to Manohara hotel because i have one luggage with me. could you advise me? thanks

Hi Erda. You can actually join the trip as it’s a shared tour. If there are other participants on the day you will only pay for one person, if you are the only person on the trek you would need to pay Rp 900,000 to do the trek alone with a guide.

I would like to ask for your advise as so many people on the website.
Both me and my husband arriving Yogyakarta airport at 12.30pm and planning to go to Prambanan temple straight after arrival then to Manohara hotel to stay over night. the next day we are planning to visit Bodobudur and travel to Yogyakarta city to stay over night. The next day we must catch plane to Bali in the morning. I am trying to find out what will be the best method to travel around all of these places. Reading your webstie I can see I could take Trans Jogja bus directly to Prambanan temple but I am concerned about what are we going to do with our baggage as there is no facility to leave it anywhere. I don’t think I would want to carry it with me while visiting Prambanan. Another question will be what is the best way to travel from Prambanan to Bodobudur? Is there any direct bus service or train or I have to take a taxi. Is it possible to book taxi service to take us to all of these places on different days or should I take taxi when I need it on the day? I was thinking maybe it could be cheaper to request all taxi journeys together from one taxi service rather than catching them on the go. What will be cost of that? Please help if you can. many thanks

Aneta, for more comfort and efficiency, I think it is better to rent a private car as you have limited time in Yogyakarta.
I’ll send an email with the car rental price and you can reply me if you are interested in booking.

Hi Firsta – my family and I (4 adults + 1 child) are visiting Jogja for the 1st time, arriving 3 Sept for 3 days. What do you recommend in terms of an itinerary, relaxed enough for elderly (in their 70s)? Do you also recommend using the taxi at the airport or better to book a private car/pick up?

Hi Yean, sorry for the late reply. Both options are fine. If you are planning to get a taxi, get a bigger taxi (Jas taxi or Sadewa taxi). It is more comfortable for 4 adults and 1 kid.
Sample of itinerary for 3D2N, check it here. Hope you are having a great time in Yogyakarta.

Hi Firsta,
Thank you for the information that you have shared here. very useful. btw I’m visiting Yogyakarta next month with a friend for 5D4N trip. We are on low budget travelling. Will be arriving at 11.30am. Our interest is to cover Borobudur, Prambanan, Ratu Boko temples, Timang beach/ Sand surfing. My question is how long it takes to cover the main comples & important temples at the periphery in Borobudur & Prambanan? need to spend a day or can combine 2 places? How can we move from one temple to another at Ratu boko & Prambanan area? Bus/bicycle?
Thank you in advance.

Hi Ronal,
People usually spend 2-3 hours at each temple. Read here to learn more is it a good idea or not to combine both on the same day.
I think you can take a motorbike taxi to transport you from Prambanan to Ratu Boko. You can also get the combination ticket of Prambanan and Ratu Boko (they come with a free shuttle bus). Hope you have a great time in Yogya.

Great website, with lots of very useful information! There’s just one piece of information that I couldn’t find but maybe you can help me out anyway. I’ll be arriving at Yogyakarta airport and will take the bus to Borobudur directly from there, without going into town. Two days later I will take an early morning train from Yogyakarta (Tugu). I already have a reservation but I still need to pick up the ticket itself. I read that I have to do that at least one hour before the train leaves. Question: is it possible to pick up that ticket from the Maguwo station, two days before the train leaves?

Hi Firsta, your post is really informative and you’re obviously very helpful, so thank you in advance! My husband and I are going to Yogya in January (yes, planning early as it’s our wedding anniversary too). Our flight lands at about 10am and we are staying at Manohara for the first 2 nights. Would you have any suggestions on what we can do for a couple hours after we land (was planning to taxi to the hotel, but it’s too early to check in anyway)? The thing is, we’ll have luggage…

Hi Mandy. If you want to do things I’d suggest arranging a car rental. This means you don’t need to worry about your luggage and go to a few places. Some of the obvious ones include Prambanan and the Sultan’s Water Palace (the second is a good choice, because you can eat at a nice restaurant in town). Hope that helps!

Hi Mandy. If you want to do things I’d suggest arranging a car rental. This means you don’t need to worry about your luggage and go to a few places. Some of the obvious ones include Prambanan and the Sultan’s Water Palace (the second is a good choice, because you can eat at a nice restaurant in town). Hope that helps!

Hi Firsta, I am a female solo traveller planning to see the sunrise at Borobudur and also Prambanan (maybe sunset?). Is it possible to travel to both places with a motorcycle taxi, and if yes, what is the expected rate? Appreciate your clarification 😊

Hi Amelia, there is a Gojek now in Yogyakarta. Download the app and it will tell you about the rate. Learn more about Gojek here.
For Borobudur, if you are interested for visiting on sunrise time, it is better to join a shared transport program. Check the option here.
Hope this helps and have a great time in Yogyakarta.

Hi Firsta, You are doing a great job answering our questions. I have one here. ETA at airport is around noon, My wife and I have booked into Cempaka Borobudur. We intend to visit Candi Paramban and the city first before checking into the hotel in the evening. What is the best option? Your advice pleasse.

The cheapest option is get a bus, but I don’t know anywhere you can store your luggage at the airport or at the Prambanan temple. I am sure it won’t be fun to explore the temple with your luggage. For more convenience option is to rent a car.

Hi Firsta,
I find your post more direct and helpful. And this make me think of asking your help for directions:-). I am going to Jogja by end of this month. Is there any public transport plying from the airport to Borobudur? My hotel is just walking distance to Borobudur Temple as what the website says:-).

Hi Firsta! My family of 3 are coming to Jogja this March 15th. Can you recommend us your private car rental. We will spend 2 days in Borubudur and 2 days at Malioboro. I be glad if can reply to me for your expert advice.

we. husband and wife from india, are arriving on 13 feb 2017 to jogja and staying malioboro area. On 14 feb we want to do a tour with you for sunrise at borobudur,city tour, Prambanan sunset and drop off at the airport for our flight to Bali at 9 pm flight with check in at 6pm. please let us know if you are available that day and what will be the price.
Please reply to email
Alok Ghosh

This page is such a big help. I will be traveling to Yogyakarta nextweek. Just wondering what bus number should I take from the airport going to my hotel. My Hotel address is at l. KH Wahid Hasyim No.23, Notoprajan, Ngampilan, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa. Appreciate if you could give me idea on what bus to take.

Hi Firsta.
First of all, I would like to thank you for all the information stated in this page. It’s so useful for me as I never been to Jogjakarta before. I will be arriving Jogjakarta next month, for three days and two nights. Honestly speaking, I still struggle to write itinerary and have not yet decide which transportation I should take to go certain places. Can you help me out?